English – 1
Operator’s Manual for
Rider 11 and Rider 13
Rider 11 Bio and Rider 13 Bio
Maintenance ......................................................19
Maintenance schedule ...................................19
Dismantling of the machine hoods.................20
Checking and adjusting the steering wires ....22
Checking and adjusting the brakes................23
Checking and adjustment of throttle wire.......24
Replacement of fuel filter ...............................24
Replacement of air filter .................................25
Checking the fuel pump’s air filter..................26
Checking the battery acid level ......................26
Checking the safety system ...........................27
Checking the tyre pressure ............................28
Checking the engine’s cooling air intake........28
Checking and adjusting the cutting unit
ground pressure.............................................29
Checking the parallelism of the cutting unit ...29
Adjusting the parallelism of the cutting unit....30
Service position for BioClip 90 .......................31
Checking the blades ......................................34
Replacing the break-pin .................................34
Changing the oil .............................................35
Lubrication.........................................................35
Checking the engine’s oil level.......................35
Checking the transmission’s oil level .............36
Lubricating the belt adjuster...........................36
General lubrication.........................................36
Lubrication of front wheel bearings ................37
Trouble shooting schedule ..............................38
Storage...............................................................39
Winter storage................................................39
Service ...........................................................39
Technical data ...................................................40
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read through these instructions carefully so that you know how to use and maintain the
machine before using it.
For servicing other than described in this manual contact an authorised dealer for parts and
service.
Introduction .........................................................2
Driving and transport on public roads ..............2
Towing..............................................................2
Use...................................................................2
Serial number...................................................3
Explanation of symbols......................................4
Safety instructions..............................................5
General use .....................................................5
Driving on slopes .............................................6
Children............................................................7
Maintenance ....................................................7
Presentation ........................................................9
Location of the controls....................................9
Throttle/Choke lever.......................................10
Drive disengagement lever ............................10
Parking brake.................................................10
Throttle pedal ................................................. 11
Cutting unit.....................................................12
Lift lever for cutting unit..................................12
Lever for adjustment of cutting height............13
Seat................................................................13
Fuelling ..........................................................13
Driving................................................................14
Before starting................................................14
Starting the engine.........................................14
Driving the machine .......................................14
Cutting tips .....................................................17
Stopping the engine .......................................18
Drive disengagement lever ............................18